In fact, through the experiences of characters in The Death of a Salesman, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Great Gatsby, a steadfast hope ultimately results in an inevitable death. In the first piece, The Death of a Salesman, there is a ubiquitous representation of hope and the resulting success, or rather lack thereof. ... Blanche's faith in others comes to a head when she must counteract the conflicting interests of Stanley and herself. ... The hope and determination of the previously mentioned characters in The Death of a Salesman, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Great Gatsby al...

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